Obituaries

February 26, 2020

Shana Evon Anna, 55, of Ithaca, MI, entered into the arms of her Savior surrounded by her family Wednesday, February 26, 2020, at Mid-Michigan Medical Center - Gratiot, Alma.

Funeral Services will be held at the Ithaca Church of God on Sunday, March 1, 2020 at 2:00 P.M., with Pastor Tom Whitesel officiating. Visitation will be held...

February 25, 2020

Cory Hal Patrick VanHorn, 40, of Chesaning, MI, passed away Tuesday, February 25, 2020, at his home.

A Gathering of Family and Friends will be held on Saturday, February 29, 2020 from 11 A.M. - 1 P.M. at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Elsie, MI.

Cory was born in Owosso, MI on May 25, 1979, the...

February 20, 2020

Thomas "Tom" Rodriguez, age 72, of Ovid, MI, passed away Thursday, February 20, 2020, at his home.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Houghton Chapel, Ovid, MI, on Monday, February 24, 2020 at 11:00 A.M.  Burial will take place at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens Owosso, MI at a later date.  Visitation will be...

February 18, 2020

Warren Michael Hayes, 72, of Alma, MI, passed away Tuesday, February 18, 2020, at Gateway Bay Human Service, Alma, MI.

There will be no services and burial will be held at Mt. Olivet Cemetery Detroit, MI.

Warren was born in Lansing, MI, on April 1, 1947, the son of Matthew Cleary and Evelyn M. (Warren)...

February 17, 2020

Nichole Cathrine Blacker, age 34, of Ovid, MI, passed away after a year of illness with her husband and family by her side on Monday, February 17, 2020, at Sparrow Hospital, Lansing.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Houghton Chapel, Ovid, MI, on Friday, February 21, 2020 at 11:00 A.M.  Visitation will...

February 15, 2020

Nellie Marie Litwiller, age 96, passed away February 15, 2020 with family by her side.  She was born in Gratiot County on January 22, 1924, the daughter of Martin S. and Mable Fern (Lincoln) McRoberts.  During World War II, she moved to Detroit to work in the factory building planes that would be used by the military.  On September...

February 14, 2020

Cynthia Lee "Cindy" Watson, 55, of Ithaca, MI, peacefully passed away with her family at her side Friday, February 14, 2020, at Mid-Michigan Medical Center – Midland, MI.

A Memorial Service will be held at the Ithaca Church of God on Tuesday, February 18, 2020, at 1:00 P.M. with Pastor Tom Whitesel officiating. A time of visitation...

February 14, 2020

George A. Speers, 88, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Friday, February 14, 2020, at Sparrow Hospital - Clinton County, St. Johns, MI.

In following George's wishes, cremation has taken place and burial will be at Great Lakes National Cemetery, Holly, MI at a later date.

George was born in Vevay Township, MI on December...

February 13, 2020

Robert (Bob) Herman Chaffin of Ithaca passed away on Thursday, February 13, 2020 at the age of 94.  Bob was born at home May 16, 1925 in Arcada Township, Gratiot County the son of Helen (Reeb) and Wesley Chaffin.  He married Susan (Krum) in 1953.  They had three children: Mark, Mike and Julie.  Bob graduated from Alma High School...

February 12, 2020

Rose Marie Taylor age 89 of Masonic Pathways Alma, passed away on Wednesday February 12, 20.  She was born to the late Otto and Martha Mae Jorgensen on February 24, 1930 in McBrides, Michigan.

Marie attended Edmore High School before attending Beautician school in Lansing Michigan. She owned and operated a home beauty shop for 16 year...

February 11, 2020

Keith Duane Lytle, 74, of Alma, MI, passed away Tuesday, February 11, 2020, at Mid-Michigan Medical Center - Midland.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Ithaca, MI, on Friday, February 14, 2020 at 1:00 P.M., with Pastor Dave Perry officiating. Visitation will be 11:00 A.M. until the time of the service at the...

February 9, 2020

David Moore, age 54, of Alma, died Sunday, February 9, 2020, at Mid Michigan Medical Center Gratiot in Alma, having fought a long hard battle with Parkinsons Disease and other ailments.

David was born February 28, 1965, in Carson City, the son of Perry Thomas and Lavina Evelyn (Nelson) Moore.  He was a loving, caring man who...

February 6, 2020

Geneva Foster, age 87, of Ithaca, MI, passed away Thursday, February 6, 2020, at Schnepp Health Care Center, St. Louis, MI.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes Ithaca, MI, on Monday, February 10, 2020 at 2:00 P.M. with Pastor Phil Maxwell officiating.  Burial will take place at Pine Grove Cemetery, Ithaca, MI. Visitation...

February 2, 2020

Angela Marie Miller, 52, of Mason, MI, passed away after a short battle with cancer Sunday, February 2, 2020, at her home surrounded by her family.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Houghton Chapel, Ovid, MI, on Thursday, February 6, 2020 at 1:00 P.M., with cousin Terri Fisher and Pastor Scott Seelhoff...

February 2, 2020

Donald William "Don" Seelhoff Sr., 83, of Ovid, MI, passed away Sunday, February 2, 2020, at Advent Health Hospital, Zephyrhills, FL.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Houghton Chapel, Ovid, MI, on Friday, February 7, 2020 at 11:00 A.M., with his son Pastor Donald Seelhoff Jr. and nephew Pastor Scott Seelhoff officiating....

January 30, 2020

Richard "Dick" Dickman was called home by God on January 30, 2020.

Dick's family and friends will celebrate his earthly life with a memorial service on Sunday, February 2, 2020 at 1:30 P.M. at St. Louis City Hall.

Born March 6, 1948 to Ferdie and Maggie Dickman, he lived his entire life in St. Louis,...

January 29, 2020

Gary Lee Rademacher, age 63, of Perrinton, MI, passed away Wednesday, January 29, 2020, at his home.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Fowler, MI, on Monday, February 3, 2020 at 10:30 A.M., with Rev. Fr. Dennis Howard officiating.  Burial will take place at Most Holy Trinity Cemetery, Fowler,...

January 28, 2020

Carol Jean Bongard, age 62, of Ithaca, MI, passed away Tuesday, January 28, 2020, at Mid-Michigan Medical Center, Alma, MI.

A Celebration of Life will be held at the Ashley Friendship Center on Saturday, February 1, 2020 at 1:00 P.M.

Carol was born in Alma, MI on September 25, 1957, the daughter of Lester C....

January 26, 2020

Joanne Alice (Casler) Bouck, age 89 of Haslett, Michigan, passed away on Sunday, January 26, 2020 in Haslett, Michigan.

Joanne was born on February 25, 1930 to Clifford and Alice Casler in Bannister, Michigan.  She was the valedictorian of her class at Elsie High School in 1947.  After high school she went through nurses training at Sparrow...

January 26, 2020

Robert Lee “Bobby” Seelhoff, age 48, of St. Johns, MI, passed away Sunday, January 26, 2020, at his home surrounded by his family.

Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Houghton Chapel, Ovid, MI, at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, January 31, 2020, with Bobby's father, Pastor Scott Seelhoff, officiating.  Burial will take place...